Bolivia Inflation Rises to 5.70% as Tomatoes Jump 38%
Consumer prices in Bolivia rose 0.85% in September, lifting 12-month inflation to 5.70% from 5.02%, as tomatoes jumped 38% and chicken fell 19%. The post Bolivia Inflation Rises to 5.70% as Tomatoes Jump 38% appeared first on The Rio Times .
Bolivia's inflation rate climbed to 5.70% over the past 12 months in September 2026, up from 5.02% in August, the National Statistics Institute (INE) reported on Monday 5 October. A 38% surge in tomato prices drove the monthly increase of 0.85%. For travelers, investors, and those sending money to Bolivia, the figures indicate prices continue to rise in local currency.
The official exchange rate stood at 11.97 bolivianos per US dollar on Tuesday 6 October. INE tracks consumer prices each month in major cities and urban areas, with the September release showing a monthly rise of 0.85%, down from 1.10% in August but still higher than the same month a year earlier, when inflation was 5.02%. Prices have increased 3.88% since the end of 2025, and the 12-month rate remains below September 2025's peak of 23.32%.
Inflation rates rose in all 12 spending groups, led by furniture and household goods (1.90%), transport (1.20%), and health (1.14%). Food and non-alcoholic drinks saw a milder 0.73% rise. Cheaper items contributing to the overall inflation decline included chicken (19.21%), sunscreen (6.03%), and several others. The tomato price increase was the most notable driver at 38.12%, followed by potatoes (8.82%) and onions (6.03%).
The Central Bank of Bolivia's official rate of 11.97 bolivianos per US dollar may differ from the rates offered by banks and exchange houses. The INE's next monthly release will reveal whether the recent slowdown in inflation continues.
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